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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION, FRANCE
A SILVER-GILT CHARKA
RUSSIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
A SILVER-GILT CHARKA
RUSSIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The hemispherical bowl on a raised circular foot, the body repoussé and chased with scrolling foliage on a stippled ground, the rim engraved with an inscription in old Russian, the interior centring a gilt medallion decorated with a griffin, the pierced handle chased and engraved with stylised scrolling foliage, apparently unmarked
4 in. (10 cm.) wide
3.31 oz. (94 gr.)
RUSSIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The hemispherical bowl on a raised circular foot, the body repoussé and chased with scrolling foliage on a stippled ground, the rim engraved with an inscription in old Russian, the interior centring a gilt medallion decorated with a griffin, the pierced handle chased and engraved with stylised scrolling foliage, apparently unmarked
4 in. (10 cm.) wide
3.31 oz. (94 gr.)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner's father-in-law, Paris, circa 1920-1930.
Brought to you by
Aleksandra Babenko